Planet Of The Apes

[an error occurred while processing this directive] We all know that humans and apes are virtually identical genetically. But if you find that scientific fact hard to accept on an emotional level, the work of James Mollison may help. For four years the English photographer traveled the world, making close-up portraits of gorillas, chimps and orangutans. The result is one of the most detailed and revealing visual studies ever made of the great apes.

"Face to Face," an exhibition of 30 of these striking portraits, goes on display at London's Natural History Museum from May 28 to Sept. 18. Each over 6...